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Seizures: Introduction

Seizures: Uncontrolled physical movements. See free access online books about Seizures below. See detailed information below for a list of 2365 causes of Seizures, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Seizures:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Seizures. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Home Diagnostic Testing and Seizures

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Causes of Types of Seizures:

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Seizures: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Seizures, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Seizures Treatments

Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Seizures may include:

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Videos for Seizures

Taking Control of Seizures

Taking Control of SeizuresAccepting a diagnosis of epilepsy can mean a life-long commitment to medication. Listen to the story of a young woman who found the right balance for...

Epilepsy and Sleep

Epilepsy and SleepNot all epileptic seizures are noticeable. For some, they can occur while a person is asleep, making epilepsy hard to recognize and also more severe....

 

Controlling Epilepsy Seizures

Controlling Epilepsy SeizuresDeciding on treatment for the seizure disorder epilepsy involves balancing several factors, including the kinds of seizures being treated and...

Handling Epilepsy Seizures

Handling Epilepsy SeizuresWitnessing a seizure can be scary, especially when the seizure occurs in someone you know. Do you know what to do when you see someone having a...

 
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Message Boards for Seizures

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Seizures or relevant symptoms:

Diagnostic tests for Seizures:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Seizures. Some of these are listed below :

  • Physical examination
    • Blood pressure
    • Temperature (if elevated must consider meningitis, but may be due to respiratory infection, sinusitis)
    • Examine for neck stiffness which most commonly indicate meningitis or subarachnoid hemorrhage but may also indicate brain hemorrhage or cerebral abscess
    • Full neurological examination
    • Examine for papilledema which may suggest cerebral abscess, brain hemorrhage or brain tumor
  • Blood tests
  • more tests...»

See full list of 17 diagnostic tests for Seizures

Seizures: Animations

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Medications or substances causing Seizures:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Seizures as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

See full list of 316 medications causing Seizures

Drug interactions causing Seizures:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Seizures as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

  • Trizivir and phenytoin interaction
  • Phenelzine and tricyclic antidepressant interaction
  • Nardil and tricyclic antidepressant interaction
  • Parnate and tricyclic antidepressant interaction
  • Meperidine and narcotic analgesic interaction
  • Demerol and narcotic analgesic interaction
  • more interactions...»

See full list of 2676 drug interactions causing Seizures

Seizures: Comorbid Symptoms

Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Seizures may include these symptoms:

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Seizures

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Seizures. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  1. When did you have your first seizure?
  2. How many seizures have you had in total?
  3. Has a seizure ever been witnessed by an observer, and if so can they explain
  4. What happens during a seizure?

    Why: e.g. loss of consciousness, various movements, incontinent of urine or feces, bite tongue, drowsy after the attack, residual weakness of the limbs after he attack- The diagnosis of epilepsy is made on the history rather than the EEG so very detailed description of the events from eye witnesses is important.

  5. Is there a loss of consciousness?

    Why: This helps determine the type of seizure. Loss of consciousness is a feature of generalized seizures. In complex partial seizures, consciousness is clouded so that the person does not recall the complete seizure.

  6. more questions...»

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Seizures) may include:

  1. Fever?

    Why: may suggest meningitis, encephalitis or brain abscess. High fevers in children under the age of 5 years are sometimes associated with generalized seizures (febrile convulsions).

  2. Headache?

    Why: may suggest brain tumor, brain abscess, brain hemorrhage or hydrocephalus.

  3. Symptoms of petit mal seizures (absences)?

    Why: e.g. brief (10 second) pauses such as stopping talking mid sentence and then carrying on when left off; sudden onset and termination.

  4. Symptoms of tonic-clonic seizures (classic grand mal)?

    Why: e.g. sudden onset, loss of consciousness, limbs stiffen (tonic) then limbs jerk (clonic), drowsy afterwards.

  5. more symptoms...»

See Diagnosis Checklist for Seizures (25 listings)

Misdiagnosis and Seizures

Epilepsy misdiagnosed as schizophrenia: The book "Preventing Misdiagnosis of Women" reports on a case of a woman diagnosed with schizophrenia...read more »

Undiagnosed stroke leads to misdiagnosed aphasia: BBC News UK reported on a man who had been institutionalized and treated for mental illness because he suffered from...read more »

Dementia may be a drug interaction: A common scenario in aged care is for a patient to show mental decline to dementia. Whereas this can, of course, occur due to various medical conditions, such as a stroke or Alzheimer's disease, it can also occur from a side...read more »

Mild traumatic brain injury often remains undiagnosed: Although the symptoms of severe brain injury are hard to miss, it is less clear for milder injuries, or even those causing a mild concussion diagnosis. The condition goes by the name of " mild traumatic...read more »

MTBI misdiagnosed as balance problem: When a person has symptoms such as vertigo or dizziness, a diagnosis of brain injury may go overlooked. This is particularly true of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), for which the symptoms are typically mild. The...read more »

Brain pressure condition often misdiagnosed as dementia: A condition that results from an excessive pressure of CSF within the brain is often misdiagnosed. It may be misdiagnosed as Parkinson...read more »

Post-concussive brain injury often misdiagnosed: A study found that soldiers who had suffered a concussive injury in battle often were misdiagnosed on their return. A variety of symptoms can occur in post-concussion syndrome and these were not being correctly...read more »

Children with migraine often misdiagnosed: A migraine often fails to be correctly diagnosed in pediatric patients. These patients are not the typical migraine sufferers, but migraines can also occur in children. See misdiagnosis of migraine or ...read more »

Vitamin B12 deficiency under-diagnosed: The condition of Vitamin B12 deficiency is a possible misdiagnosis of various conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (see symptoms of multiple sclerosis). See symptoms of...read more »

Dizziness in children: Dizziness although not a common cause in children can have threatening causes and requires quick diagnosis as the possibility of tumours such as medulloblastoma is...read more »

Mental retardation in Tuberous sclerosis: Tuberous sclerosis is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder. It includes mental retardation, seizures and skin lesions. The symptoms may not be seen till late childhood. Seizures are the most common...read more »

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News Archives for Seizures

Medical news articles related to Seizures include:

Source: HealthDay News

Diagnostic Guides for Seizures

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Seizures from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Seizures. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Seizures

Medical Books Excerpts
  • CONVULSIONS
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Aura
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • Chorea
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • Chorea
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • CHOREA
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • MYOCLONUS
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Aura
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Myoclonus
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Paralysis
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Seizures
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Aura
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Myoclonus
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Paralysis
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Seizures
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Seizures
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Carpopedal spasm
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Fasciculations
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Myoclonus
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Paralysis
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Aura
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Chorea
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Myoclonus
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Paralysis
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Seizures
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Aura
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Myoclonus
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Paralysis
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • CHOREA
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • MYOCLONUS
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Seizures: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Causes of Seizures listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Seizures as a symptom include:

See full list of 2365 causes of Seizures
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Definitions of Seizures:

Sudden, involuntary skeletal muscular contractions of cerebral or brain stem origin.--2004
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Organs affected by Seizures:

The list of organs typically affected by Seizures may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Seizures

The list below shows some of the causes of Seizures mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 2365 causes of Seizures

How Common are these Causes of Seizures?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Seizures. Of the 2365 causes of Seizures that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 4 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 12 causes are "common" diseases
  • 14 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 33 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 37 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 2296 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 2365 causes of Seizures

Conditions listing symptoms: Seizures:

The following list of conditions have 'Seizures' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Conditions listing complications: Seizures:

The following list of conditions have 'Seizures' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Seizures Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Seizures based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Seizures?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Seizures, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    What are the alternative names for Seizures:

    Fits
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Seizures:

    Subtypes of Seizures:

    Grand mal seizures (19 causes), Epilepsy (109 causes), Jerky trunk movements (1 cause), Repetitive unwanted movements, Autonomic seizure, Muscle spasms (1781 causes), Clonus (12 causes), Unresponsiveness (19 causes), Muscle rigidity (59 causes), Fasciculations (8 causes), Rigidity (75 causes), Hand Spasm (7 causes), Sydenham's chorea (2 causes), Carpopedal spasm, Muscle contractions (53 causes), Facial spasms (31 causes), Involuntary movements (22 causes), Muscle spasm (22 causes), Chorea (31 causes), Muscle twitch (198 causes), Reduced alertness (10 causes), Convulsions (429 causes), Tetany (20 causes), Decerebrate rigidity (4 causes), Athetosis (18 causes), Shin spasm, Upper arm spasm, Twitches (30 causes), Calf spasm, Myokymia (4 causes), Tic (30 causes), Tics (6 causes), jerky movements (3 causes), Facial Myokymia (1 cause), Generalized Myokymia, Eyelid Myokymia

    Medical Conditions associated with Seizures:

    Muscle spasms (1781 causes), Movement symptoms (6004 causes), Spasms (1970 causes), Muscle symptoms (6876 causes), Neurological symptoms (9194 causes), Nerve symptoms (8848 causes), Brain symptoms (2165 causes), Head symptoms (9526 causes)

    Symptoms related to Seizures:

    Muscle spasms (1781 causes), Epilepsy (109 causes), Tics (6 causes), Syncope (1590 causes), Fainting (1296 causes), Clonus (12 causes), High fever (63 causes), Heatstroke, Tapeworms, Hypoglycemia (133 causes), Arrhythmias (124 causes), Heart attack (15 causes), Kidney failure (105 causes), Liver failure (15 causes), Marijuana

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